The Giants and the Joneses
Macmillan 2005
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- empathy and perspective
- power imbalance
- captivity and freedom
- family and loyalty
- friendship across differences
- communication and language
- courage and resourcefulness
About this book
Eight-year-old giant Jumbeelia climbs down a beanstalk into the human world and collects some "iggly plops"—the Jones children—treating them like pets and playthings. Trapped in a giant’s house and navigating a topsy-turvy giant language and culture, the Joneses must use courage, cleverness, and teamwork to find a way home in this humorous, fast-paced fantasy adventure.
Setting: Contemporary Britain and the giants’ world above the beanstalk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Giants and the Joneses right for my child?
Yes — The Giants and the Joneses is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.8, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include empathy and perspective, power imbalance, captivity and freedom.
How long does it take to read The Giants and the Joneses?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, The Giants and the Joneses takes around 4.3h to finish. The book has 39,100 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Giants and the Joneses have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Giants and the Joneses has an AR quiz available, worth 6 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is The Giants and the Joneses?
The Giants and the Joneses has an AR reading level of 4.8, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.